Hot Bar Cook

Green Star Cooperative Market•Ithaca, NY
•Onsite

About The Position

GreenStar offers excellent paid time off benefits & flexible and affordable health care options! This role assists in the preparation of foods for the Hot Bar and Cold Bar, presenting them in an aesthetically pleasing way. The position aims to create a hospitable environment that welcomes coworkers, customers, owners, and community members, while providing prompt, friendly, knowledgeable, and courteous customer service. GreenStar Co-op is committed to being an organization free from discrimination and seeks to celebrate diverse identities within its community-owned cooperative business structure.

Requirements

  • Experience working in food service, restaurant, or deli desirable.
  • Effective interpersonal communication with team members and customers.
  • Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments.
  • Open to input/feedback on work performance.
  • Open to giving input/feedback on Prepared Foods department.
  • Self-Driven/Motivated throughout shift.
  • Knowledge or interest in learning about natural foods, local products, local farms.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands, stay calm, and prioritize.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively.

Responsibilities

  • Prep foods for Hot/Cold food bars and maintain proper records to ensure the Hot/Cold bar is full and aesthetically pleasing at all times.
  • Re-heat soups and hot foods to proper temperature in accord with health regulations.
  • Maintain proper cooling, storage, and labeling procedures.
  • Assist with dishes and cleaning tasks, following proper procedures.
  • Work cooperatively and communicate effectively with the Prepared Foods Production crew to ensure smooth operations.
  • Assist customers with product questions in a prompt, and courteous manner, referring them to other staff when necessary.
  • Work as part of a team to develop a hospitable department space that feels welcoming to all.
  • Be knowledgeable about all Prepared Foods dishes and products.
  • See that unsaleable items are properly disposed of.
  • Keep accurate shrinkage records.
  • Ensure that deli cases, hot/cold bar surfaces, kitchen and storage areas are clean, orderly, and meet health standards.
  • Remove trash promptly; sweep floor as needed.
  • Participate in inventory counts.
  • Ensure maintenance of department equipment and notify manager if equipment breaks.
  • Follow GreenStar’s safety rules.
  • Assist other employees in safety needs.
  • Report unsafe equipment and conditions.
  • Participate in safety training programs.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
  • Attend Human Resources trainings, all-staff meetings, department meetings, and OBM Huddles to stay informed.
  • Read GreenStar publications to stay informed.
  • Respect and comply with storewide personnel policies.
  • Adhere to scheduled shifts.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Excellent paid time off benefits
  • Flexible and affordable health care options
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